Youth Day Treatment and Residential Treatment Psychologist, PRN

University of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Overview

The Huntsman Mental Health Institute Youth Intermediate Services department includes a child day treatment program (Kidstar), two adolescent day treatment programs (Teenscope and Teenscope South), and a girls’ residential treatment program (YRT). The Float Psychologist would move between the four programs in which they would provide individual, family and group therapy coverage when the primary therapist is out of the office. In addition, the position would also include psychological testing administration for children and adolescents admitted to these programs.

Ideal candidates have excellent communication skills and can quickly adapt to new situations and a rapidly changing environment. Flexibility and ownership are key skills necessary for success in this position.

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position provides psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services of a clinical nature through direct patient care and consultation to University of Utah Health and Huntsman Mental Health Institute patients.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients to determine status.
Provides direct psychological services for hospital and/or Huntsman Mental Health Institute patients.
Collaborates with University and community agencies and departments to provide psychological and social services through outreach and consultation programs.
Develops mental health programs of a remedial, developmental, and preventive nature.
Trains and supervises doctoral psychology interns and externs.
Assists in directing or working within agency program and support areas, as assigned by director.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
Program development and evaluation skills.
Outreach consultation skills.
Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
Ability to provide patient care to patients and families resistant to treatment and delivering quality care within the constraints of managed care.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required

One year experience in psychotherapy, group or family therapy within a clinical setting.

Licenses Required

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Utah.

Qualifications Preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those with psychiatric conditions.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 71655
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type PRN
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F 0800-1700
Location Name Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI)
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HMH OPC 93H TEENSCOPE
Category Social Services

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